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December, 2025

  • 2 December 2025 7:47 pm

    Gold Rebounds as Markets Bet on Looming Fed Rate Cut

    Gold prices recovered part of their earlier losses on Tuesday, lifted by growing expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at its upcoming meeting. After briefly dipping toward $4,181, the metal bounced back during US trading hours to trade near $4,225, supported by strong conviction across markets that …

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  • 2 December 2025 4:33 pm

    Bitcoin Inches Higher After Steep Selloff, But Market Jitters Persist

    Bitcoin edged slightly higher on Tuesday, stabilizing after a sharp selloff at the start of December that dragged the world’s largest cryptocurrency below the $84,000 mark. By 01:58 ET (06:58 GMT), Bitcoin was up 0.6% at $87,087.6, after dropping more than 7% on Monday and briefly trading under $84,000. The …

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  • 2 December 2025 3:25 pm

    U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher as Fed Cut Bets Strengthen and Powell Successor Speculation Grows

    U.S. stock futures ticked higher on Tuesday, as investors weighed soft manufacturing data, rising expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut next week, and uncertainty over who will replace Jerome Powell as Fed Chair. By 05:55 ET (10:55 GMT): Dow Jones futures were up 80 points (+0.2%) S&P 500 futures …

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  • 2 December 2025 1:33 pm

    European Stocks Struggle for Direction as Markets Await Key December Policy Decisions

    European equities traded without clear momentum on Tuesday, with investors cautious ahead of major central bank decisions scheduled for the final month of the year. By 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT): Germany’s DAX rose 0.1% UK’s FTSE 100 added 0.1% France’s CAC 40 slipped 0.1% Global Monetary Policy in Focus European …

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  • 2 December 2025 11:54 am

    UK House Prices Beat Forecasts in November as Rising Wages Ease Affordability Strains

    UK house prices rose slightly faster than expected in November ahead of finance minister Rachel Reeves’ budget, with stronger wage growth offering some relief to stretched buyers, according to data from mortgage lender Nationwide on Tuesday. On a seasonally adjusted basis, house prices increased 0.3% in November, following a 0.2% …

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  • 2 December 2025 10:47 am

    Oil Prices Hold Steady as OPEC+ Pause and Geopolitical Risks Support Market

    Oil prices were steady in Asian trading on Tuesday, consolidating the previous session’s gains as OPEC+ reaffirmed its decision to pause production increases in the first quarter and as traders continued to evaluate supply risks tied to global geopolitical tensions. By 21:18 ET (02:18 GMT): Brent February futures rose 0.1% …

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  • 2 December 2025 2:34 am

    Oil Prices Rise Amid U.S. Dollar Decline and Geopolitical Tensions

    Crude oil prices climbed to their highest level of the week after the U.S. Dollar Index fell to a two-week low, offering support to energy markets. The rally was strengthened by multiple supply disruptions and fresh policy shifts indicating that the global oil market may tighten significantly in the months …

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  • 2 December 2025 12:54 am

    Precious Metals Rally as Dollar Weakens and Rate-Cut Bets Intensify

    Gold and silver extended their upward momentum on Monday, driven by a softer U.S. dollar and growing confidence in an imminent Federal Reserve rate cut. Gold closed the session with a gain of nearly $20 per ounce, marking its highest level in over a month. Silver outperformed with a dramatic …

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  • 1 December 2025 11:47 pm

    Yen Strengthens as Markets Bet on a Bank of Japan Rate Hike

    The Japanese yen advanced to a two-week high on Monday, pushing the USD/JPY pair down by roughly 0.5% as expectations grew that the Bank of Japan may soon raise interest rates. The move came after comments from BoJ Governor Kazuo Ueda, who signaled a willingness to consider tightening policy at …

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  • 1 December 2025 10:27 pm

    Euro Rises as Diverging Central Bank Policies Lift the Single Currency

    The euro edged higher on Monday, climbing to its strongest level in two weeks against the U.S. dollar and closing the session with a 0.1% gain. The rise came as the dollar softened, giving the single currency room to advance.Additional support for the euro came from hawkish remarks by a …

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  • 1 December 2025 9:11 pm

    Global Stocks Slip as Bond Yields Rise, Disney Boosts Entertainment Sector

    Global equities opened the week on a downward trajectory, pressured by rising U.S. and Japanese government bond yields following comments from the Bank of Japan. The uptick in yields added headwinds to stock markets worldwide, pushing major indexes lower.In Europe, the Euro Stoxx 50 dropped 0.6%, while Japan’s Nikkei tumbled …

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  • 1 December 2025 7:59 pm

    Sterling Climbs as Markets Bet on Imminent Rate Cuts

    The British pound began the week on a firmer footing, supported by growing expectations that major central banks may soon shift toward easing monetary policy. The GBP/USD pair advanced modestly as investors increased their bets that the US Federal Reserve could cut interest rates as early as next week. At …

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  • 1 December 2025 7:07 pm

    U.S. Manufacturing Slips Again as Tariffs and Uncertainty Weigh on Growth

    American manufacturing continued its downward slide in November, marking the ninth consecutive month of contraction. A key industry gauge dropped to 48.2%, its lowest level in four months, indicating ongoing strain across factory floors nationwide. Any reading below 50% signals a decline in activity, and this persistent slump highlights the …

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